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No secrets of my own. Good at keeping other people's though. My boyfriend from college told me something embarrassing in 1999 that I have never shared with anyone even though we broke up in 2000.

Do you know where tampons go? Because they aren't going to help you if you sneeze. What you need are Depends. Or maxi pads. Which aren't the same thing as tampons. Sorry, I guess I just feel it necessary to make fun of men who speak of tampons ignorantly.

apparently. urethra is what you pee through (male or female) babies come out through their mother's vagina (not the same as the urethra!)

I used to work at a clothing store. Like so many stores, they had a plus size section with ugly clothes and the cute clothes only went up to size 18 at most. I wore a 20 or 22 at the time. But I found an outfit that I like that was an 18. And I kept trying it on until it fit! When it fit, I bought it. And by that time, I…

Having a toddler makes it even harder. If he doesn't eat his chicken nuggets, I finish them. If he doesn't want his cheese stick, guess who eats it? But I try to log it all. So if my diary says "1/2 a string cheese" now you know why!

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I've considered it. Especially for breakfast and lunch. And especially because of taking Alli as well, because then you have to be right on with your fat gram count. I do eat some things quite often. But in the long run, you've got to have variety. Otherwise you won't stick with it and you'll end up gaining it all back.

I started today too! I was pretty amazed at myself since I have never been a runner and I thought my knees would hurt. They didn't, so I have a different question now. I thought it would be harder than it was. I even went against the advice not to do more than your plan calls for. I started doing alternating laps of…

155. Two reasons: it's 100 lbs less than my highest weight and it's about what I weighed the only time that I've ever been in shape.

Well, I'm no expert, but you asked.... On most days in your diary you have listed too few calories. If you are accurately measuring and recording everything you might need to eat more, not less. So if you are still feeling hungry, eat a little more and get closer to your goal. Listen to your body! On the other hand, you…

It's fine. If you have your goal set for 1 1/2 lbs per week, then MFP has calculated a 750 calorie deficit for you each day. So as long as you stay under 2000 calories you should still be losing weight (VERY slowly). I don't work out on Sundays either and find it very difficult to stay under my calorie count that day. But…

Just be sure that you aren't including in exercise everything you do that makes you "moderately active." For MFP to calculate that correctly, you have to be active in ways that aren't counted as exercise. For instance, if you are a nurse or construction worker then you are active at your job all day, but it doesn't count…

When I was 11, I looked 16. At sixteen, I looked 18. At 21, I looked 16. I have continued to look younger than my age, but now that I have a child people have started guessing a little bit older. I think they are trying to figure in social things rather than just look at me, though. Anyway, once I lose the weight I want…

It depends. Two things: always eat at least 1200 net calories. So, if you worked out and your net is showing only 900 or 1000 calories then you should definitely eat more. Secondly, you want to aim for a deficit of 500 to 1000 calories. Depending on what you have MFP calculate, your goal will include that deficit…

I'm 5'7" Once upon a time, I weighed 155 lbs and wore a size 12. People told me that I was sexy. My mom thought I looked too skinny. So I know that I'm not going to ever wear a size smaller than a 10 or 12. Right now, I'm at 244 and my size 20 clothes fit.

My mother-in-law. We haven't talked to her for some time. However, the last few times that my husband called her, I was in the room with him. I could hear her yelling at him through his phone from across the room. She's called me every name you can think of and also said that the only way that she and my husband could have…

If you take him with you and get to the point that he can't keep up, you could have him ride a bike while you run.

Actually, you CAN get healthy foods at some of these "bad choices." My favorite is the Whopper Jr. from Burger King *without mayo.* I would stay away from fries or eat just a few instead of a full serving. Fried Chicken from anywhere is a bad idea. Subway does have good options, but be careful about the sauces. Also, the…

I am using it and have not had problems. As stated, you need to pay attention to what you eat. You will lose more weight while taking Alli if you follow the instructions carefully. You must keep each meal's fat content to a maximum of about 20 g of fat or you will have side effects. It works best if you about a third of…

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This is what I was going to say. Well, sort of. I was going to say leave off the mayo, because that will save you 180 calories and you probably won't know the difference. Get cheese if it fits in your calorie limit.

Lots of fat? The time of my life that I was most fit, I was eating almost no dairy. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. But I was living in southeast Asia, and it wasn't really available. I lost about 75 pounds and kept it off until I came home. I'd love to hear the science behind it, but my…

This question comes up often. If you don't lose weight when you eat your exercise calories, but you do lose weight when you skip them, something is wrong with the formula you are using. Two possibilities come to mind. 1) You are using an overestimate of the calories that you burn during exercise. Or 2) you are using an…

When I had mine out, I did a SlimFast diet. For my normal meals I had scrambled eggs, applesauce and the the occasional ice cream.

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I like to stir the eggs just once or twice while the water is boiling. It helps keep the yolk in the center (especially helpful with deviled eggs!)

I take my son to babysitting at the Y and do fitness classes there. I've also done babysitting trades to give me time out of the house. My little boy is still only 22 pounds at 17 months, so I can also still take him in a front carrier for a walk. I can't go very fast, but it is quite a workout anyway!

Name: Sarah Age: 29 (until the 21st) Where you live: Missouri Job: Mom and recently certified high school math teacher without a job Length of time on the board: brand new Marital Status: married Length of time you've been with SO: 5 1/2 years Do you have kids: 1 boy, 17 months Length of time TTC: We haven't ever prevented…